that these shows are all about the kids-so make them amazing!” she says. The shows have showmanship, a fitting contest one weekend, a skillathon contest, and she is always looking to add surprises. Since the nine shows occur over eight weekends, her “volunteer” job becomes a family project, but the shows are fun and give all Ohio kids extra chances to show. If you ask Mom, she looks to leaders like Lindsey Broek of the AJMAA and the Reid family, who ran the popular Blackout shows, for inspiration to make shows great for kids. In addition to the Southern Ohio Showdown, Mom coordinated prizes for the Ohio Youth Livestock Expo. Currently, she is working with Katie Cull (of the Ohio Junior Shorthorn Association ) to host the Ohio Preview Show. This show in early May will have Shorthorn, Maine-Anjou, and Chianina exhibitors showing their cattle in preparation for Junior Nationals this summer. As if that wasn't enough to keep her busy, she is helping the Ohio State Fair update prizes/ Obviously, mom doesn’t know how to say “No” to helping kids and shows. Our lives seem to go in show circuit seasons, but we wouldn’t want it any other way. Show life is the best life, whether helping to put on a show or getting to show in one! If you are ever in Southern Ohio, swing on by and stop for a visit--who knows, you may see show heifers going for a swim! •
2018 Ohio State Fair Grand ChampionMaineTainer Female.
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